We at Hiram High School are not happy or comforted with the 2006-2007 dress code for Paulding County. We would like to make changes to this new rule. We feel these changes take away from our individualality and our abilities to express our selves as people. If these standards are not revised or change we ask that a voting take place to where students and staff have the aBILITY TO VOTE ON SCHOOL UNIFORMS! to wear kaki pants,skirts,or shorts. Wear Polo or collared shirts of school colors permitting white and black. The standards that We believe are right and fair are as written:

Pants and Shorts

Length must be appropriate (6" from the top of kneecap as measured by a ruler);
Size appropriate-waist, seat and inseam; must be hemmed or cuffed;
Cannot be altered from their original form.


Skirts and Dresses

Skirts must be size appropriate and be worn at waistline;
Shoulders must be covered and arm holes must be loose or tight fitting;
Length must be appropriate (4" from the top of the kneecap as measured by a ruler);
Slits in skirts must be appropriate (no slit above the four inch rule);
Cannot be altered from their original form.( No pulling up or folding)


Shirts and Blouses

Must be size appropriate;
Long or short sleeved, dress shirt, polo type, sleeveless with appropriate, loose or tight-fitting armholes (no halter tops, no spaghetti straps unless worn with a sweater or jacket covering the shoulders);
T-shirts or sweatshirts must have no writing, pictures, or graphics that unreasonably attract the attention of other students or cause disruption or interference with the operation of the school (e.g., vulgarity, sexual innuendo);
Shirttails must be below the belt line even with arms raised above the head or when the student is seated;
Cannot be altered from their original form.


Shoes

All students must wear appropriate shoes (examples: dress, tennis, flip-flops, clogs).


Not Approved for School Wear


Wide legged pants, skin-tight pants (spandex), form-fitting clothing ( that does not reveal or portray any body parts);
Holes or patches above mid-thigh;
See-through clothing;
Sleeveless shirts, blouses, without appropriate (loose or tight-fitting) armholes;
Deep-scooped necklines;(does not show clevage if can be covered by shirt being worn)
Clothing that shows the bare midriff, bare back or the bare shoulders;
Pajamas, bedroom shoes, or other sleepwear;
Articles of clothing which advertise or display the symbols of drugs, tobacco products or alcoholic beverages;
Clothing which may be considered racially insensitive or which displays or implies profane or obscene language or symbols;(example: Dixie Outfitters)
Emblems, insignias, badges, tattoos, or other symbols where the effect thereof is to unreasonably attract the attention of other students or cause disruption or interference with the operation of the school;
Headgear is prohibited and must be kept out of sight on the school campus during the school day. This includes, but is not limited to, caps, hats, hoods, bandanas, wave caps, sweatbands, sunglasses, or any other head covering. No headphones, combs, rakes, curlers, or picks can be worn in the hair. Exceptions for religious or medical reasons to be granted by the principal.
Chains hanging from wallets or clothing;
Exposure of undergarments of any type;
Display or wearing of any gang articles, paraphernalia or clothing that can be construed as being gang related (e.g. bandanas, sweat bands, head rags, etc.);
Jewelry that is offensive, distracts, or is studded or pointed is unacceptable. Heavy chains are not allowed.


Notes:

Uniforms for school related activities are acceptable as approved by the school administration. Female cheerleaders must wear warm-ups under cheerleading uniforms except during games and pep rallies.

The school administration reserves the right to alter the dress code for special occasions or extracurricular activities. Parents who require an exemption from the dress code for religious, cultural or short-term medical reasons may make application to the principal.

This dress code regulation may be modified by the principal at grades K-5.

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